Location: East Providence, East Greenwich
Salary: TBD
Start Date: August, 2013
Part Time
Permanent

Job Description
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The Rhode Island Children’s Chorus is seeking an experienced, energetic, and creative individual to conduct a children’s ensemble one evening per week (90 minutes) at our East Providence or East Greenwich. This part-time position starts in August, 2013 and runs through June, 2014
Responsibilities include:
•Conducting a beginner or intermediate choir (grades 2-3 or 4-8)
•Assisting in the selection of music, planning, and the ability to lead children in engaging, instructive rehearsals
•Developing singers’ vocal technique, sight-singing/ear training and music reading skills

Salary is commensurate with experience. Advanced vocal skills, experience with children, and degree in Music Education preferred. Interviews will take place in early June.

How to Apply
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Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae (please include your email address), and contact information for three references to:

RI Children’s Chorus – Board of Directors
P.O. Box 284
Harrisville, RI 02830

Application deadline: June 7, 2013

Part-time Summer Teaching Artist | Providence CityArts for Youth

Job Title: Part-time Summer Teaching Artist
Organization: Providence CityArts for Youth
Location: Providence, RI
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: 7/8/13
Part Time
Temporary

Job Description
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Providence ¡CityArts! For Youth is a community arts organization that provides free, professional arts education to Providence youth ages 8-14 in afterschool, summer and day programs. Our work is inspired by the creative process of art-making and the exploration of ideas and concepts that shape our communities and everyday lives.
CityArts announces part-time Teaching Artist positions for our Summer Camp. Under the supervision of CityArts’ Summer Camp Director, our team of Teaching Artists plan and lead classes in the visual or performing arts, contribute to our growing archive of arts curricula and program documentation, and participate as active members of a reflective community.
Teaching Artists working with youth ages 8-14 will teach a 2 or 3 week session (depending on the class) from July 8 – 26. Please indicate which class you are applying for:
Dance and Movement (July 8 – 26)
Drama and Performance (July 8 – 19)
Clay and Sculpture (July 8 – 19)
Music Production (July 8 – 26)
Studio Art (July 8 – 19)
Film and Movies (July 8 – 19)
Each teaching artist will be expected to teach four days a week during the dates indicated above, Monday – Thursday. Specific times for classes will be discussed during the interview.
Teaching Artists will be expected to develop and submit detailed curriculum maps and lesson plans to the Program Director for review and feedback. They will also be required to help plan and attend our end-of-session exhibitions and celebrations, and will document their work throughout the session.

The qualified candidate will have:
• A passion for art and a thriving artistic practice.
• A love of working with youth ages 8-14.
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in the arts, preferably in an out-of-school program.
• A desire to grow as an educator and deepen their own professional practice.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and comfort working as part of a team.
• A passion for providing young people with high-quality arts instruction designed to build skills, increase self-awareness, and foster connections and a sense of community

How to Apply
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Interested candidates should send an application including the following materials:
1. Current resume or CV including references.
2. Cover letter that addresses the following points:
• Why would you like to be a Teaching Artist at CityArts? What do you hope to gain from the experience?
• What skills and experience make you uniquely qualified to take on this work?
• Describe your own artistic practice. How does your work as an artist inform your teaching?
• Describe a class that you would like to teach at CityArts. What skills and understandings would students gain through your class?
Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Final date for application is June 14. Please submit application materials to:

Taleen Batalian
Program Director
¡CityArts!
891 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
taleen@providencecityarts.org
Please, no calls.

To learn more about CityArts, visit our website at www.providencecityarts.org
Job Title: Art Teachers-Elem Part time and MG Part time
Organization: The Learning Community
Location: Central Falls
Salary:
Start Date:
Part Time
Permanent

Job Description
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The Learning Community
Elementary and Middle School Art Teacher Job Descriptions

The Learning Community, a vibrant, public charter school in Central Falls, RI serves 560 students in grades K-8, 90% of whom qualify for free/reduced price lunch. Founded in 2004, The Learning Community serves families from Central Falls, Providence and Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The faculty, staff and administration are integral parts of a welcoming school community. Through our commitment to our families and our school’s mission, we create and support an environment for exploration, leadership and learning for both students and ourselves. Our mission informs our practice every day. At The Learning Community, we believe that literacy empowers each individual to have a voice, assume community responsibility and take social action. We expect leadership at every level. We grow teacher leaders, student leaders and community leaders.

Primary responsibilities of a Learning Community arts teacher include:

•Deliver exceptional instruction
•Work in concert with colleagues to plan and review curricula, analyze student work, and ensure units of study and lessons plans align with state and federal standards
•Collaborate with team members and administration to identify areas for growth and inquiry and maintain a commitment to continuous improvement in one’s teaching practice
•Work in partnership with families and commit to learning from them as their child’s first teacher
•Co-create with students a positive classroom culture that is welcoming, affirming and focused on learning.
•Commit to addressing the challenges presented by poverty with respect and flexibility
•Maintain a culture of professionalism and direct communication, emphasizing collegiality over congeniality
•Reinforce school-wide interest in the whole child and work closely with Social Emotional Support Team to address personal challenges that may impact student learning and wellness
•Participate in and support school events outside of school hours when appropriate
•Collaborate with classroom teachers when appropriate

The Elementary position is a 0.7 position spread across three and a half days of the week.

The Middle School position is a 0.6 position spread across three days of the week. Additional responsibilities include:
•Offer enrichment classes for afterschool students two days/week
•Support programmatic growth of the afterschool program, which may include managing cross grade projects, working with community partners, and supporting other afterschool team members.

The ideal candidate is:
•interested in working in an urban setting and is highly qualified under NCLB guidelines
•committed to meeting the needs of every child in their classroom
•a strong classroom manager, organized, flexible and has excellent communication skills
•committed to learning and growing professionally
•Spanish language skills a plus

Highly competitive compensation and benefits.

How to Apply
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Send resumes to: Mindy Farrow, The Learning Community, 21 Lincoln Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863 or email jobs@thelearningcommunity.com.

Location: Providence RI
Salary: scale
Start Date: 8/19/13
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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This teaching position would work with our elementary school students.  The teacher needs to possess the correct license from the Rhode Island Department of Education.  We are looking for a teacher that would be a team player.  Collaborating with fellow teachers and looking to be part of a team.  Duties besides art instruction would include arrival and dismissal duties, which would included working with the entire student body.    Positive personality and problem solver is a must!

How to Apply
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Please send resumes to
Highlander Charter School
42 Lexington Ave
Providence RI 02907
Attn:  Jane Picciotti

Start Date: 6/3/2013
Summer
Temporary

Job Description
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Assists the Business Assistant and Staff Accountant with accounting tasks including daily cash tracking, month-end reconciliation and daily deposits.

· Handles author royalty payments for each production.

· Perform various financial and administrative research and analysis tasks as needed.

· Maintains the General Management Office files.

· Assists General Manager as needed.

An intern in this position would receive a broad overview of the organization and how it functions as a whole. The person in this position should possess basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, facility with Microsoft system computers including Windows and Excel, as well as refined standards of organization and attention to detail, and other fundamental administrative skills.

How to Apply
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All inquiries should be sent to cparker@trinityrep.com or for more information you can call 401-521-1100 ext. 153 for more information.

Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Officer, in collaboration with the admissions team, implements the College Admissions policy with emphasis on recruiting and program marketing.  This job involves travel to high schools mostly in the U.S. and Canada, and the review of undergraduate applications for admission to the college plus a variety of tasks/projects related to achieving recruitment goals.

Qualifications: B.F.A., B.A. in Studio Art or/and equivalent combination of education and experience.  Demonstrated experience with public speaking and/or office procedures is desirable, Computer skills including MS Office Suite and Internet Savvy required.  Adobe Suite, Keynote or Power Point a plus.  Need the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

How to Apply
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www.risd.edu/job

Part Time
Permanent

Job Description
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OVERVIEW:
Perform a wide variety of duties in risd|works including courteous customer service, knowledgeable merchandise assistance, cash register operation, general housekeeping, and stocking and pricing of merchandise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Provide quality customer service by waiting on customers and providing knowledgeable answers regarding the fine art and products featured in risd|works. Become familiar and maintain a familiarity with the artists and designers featured in risd|works. Answer questions in a courteous and helpful manner. Make informed recommendations to customers regarding purchases. Gift wrap purchases when appropriate. Answer phone inquiries. Take and fill orders by phone, facsimile and e-mail. (40%)
•Maintain merchandise displays as necessary by retrieving stock in boxes from storeroom and carrying them by hand to the sales floor. Stamp, mark or tag price on merchandise. As required, unload and receive merchandise that may involve unloading the delivery truck and carrying by hand or using a hand truck to transport merchandise into the store. Perform housekeeping tasks including cleaning Plexiglas cases, cleaning pedestals and other display furniture, tidying work area, washing windows, vacuuming floor, etc. Oversee work-study students performing the same or directly related duties. (30%)
•Implement and maintain display designs as directed by supervisor. Handle and install Fine Art. Maintain walls by spackling, sanding, spot painting or repainting whole walls as needed between display designs. (10%)
•Perform detailed work in an accurate manner by using a cash register to ring up sales, receive cash and credit card payments and make change. (5%)
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
•Using basic math to count items, maintain inventories of salable merchandise on selling floor and in storeroom. (10%)
•As required, assist Associate Director with risd|works related paperwork, including placing orders by telephone, facsimile or e-mail. (4%)
•Perform related duties as required by supervisor. (1%)
•Sales Associate, risd|works
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•Minimum of two years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Applicants must have retail experience, strong telephone and personal communications skills.
•Art and design background preferred with knowledge of contemporary art and design history.
•Excellent interpersonal skills essential.
•Computer experience preferred.

How to Apply
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about RISD and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs
RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time

Reporting to the Director, Procurement Services, the Buyer, under the direction of the Director of Procurement and with the guidance of the Senior Buyer will:

•Identify, source, recommend and maintain relationships with suppliers.
•Work with RISD internal stakeholders, to develop and execute RISD supply strategies for specific suppliers.
•Place orders in response to service or material requirements, manage contracts and advise shoppers.
•Administer procurement processes, negotiate price agreements and review for contract compliance as required.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience required.
•Two to three years contract negotiation experience is required.
•Excellent written and communication skills required.
•Proficiency with Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
•Demonstrated computer skills and experience with computer data bases required.
•Ability to identify, build, manage and maintain vendor relationships.
•Demonstrated contract management and contract compliance skills.
•Analytical skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply
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For more information about RISD and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs.

RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Marketing Internship
Organization: Trinity Rep
Location: Providence, RI
Salary: see description
Start Date: August
Full Time
unspecified

Job Description
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The Trinity Rep Marketing Intern is part of a five-person department that is jointly responsible for the creation and implementation of marketing and communications efforts for the theater’s 6 play subscription season, K-12 and MFA educational programs and special events.
This position supports the department in the following ways:

• Creation of press releases related to the educational programming and Brown/Trinity Rep MFA performances

• Support the implementation of TV, radio and online media and PR campaigns.

• Departmental budget tracking and reconciliation.

• Dissemination of press releases and follow-up with media as needed.

• Assist with opening night coordination (7 per season) and special events for the season, including opening night reservations.

• Maintain social media presence under supervision of Director of Marketing.

• Help with the creation of innovative content for videos used in Trinity’s social media outreach.

• Maintain Trinity Rep’s presence in online listings and update content on Trinity Rep’s website as needed.

• Perform marketing research as needed.

• Provide general administrative support for the marketing and PR department (copying, filing, mail coordination, meeting minutes, messenger work).

• The candidate must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Facebook Pages & Twitter. Familiarity with Photoshop, video editing a plus.

About the Program
Trinity Repertory Company offers recent college graduates the opportunity to receive intensive professional training in theater production and administration through its internship program. (As these are highly competitive positions, applying early is strongly encouraged).

Internships are seasonal full-time positions (approximately August-May), and interns are treated as members of the theater staff, with all the same responsibilities and expectations. Trinity Rep provides interns with a $50/week stipend and housing (furnished apartments with basic utilities). There may also be opportunities for interns to earn a small amount of overhire income at the theater. Throughout the season, Trinity Rep sponsors an informal seminar series for the interns to meet staff members from all departments of the theater. These are opportunities for interns to make valuable contacts and learn more about the diversity of career paths open to them.

How to Apply
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• To be considered for the full-season internship, you must submit the following:

o A Completed Internship Application Form: http://www.trinityrep.com/education/interns

o Professional Resume

o Cover Letter

Applications are due by April 30th, 2013

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Address your materials to: Jordan Butterfield, Education Programs Manager, 201 Washington Street, Providence RI 02903. Please send your materials early, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Depending on the department, someone may contact you for references or a writing sample. Thank you for your interest in interning at Trinity Repertory Company.

Graphic Design Internship
Organization: Trinity Rep
Location: Providence, RI
Salary: see description
Start Date: August
Full Time
unspecified

Job Description
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Under the direction of the Graphic Designer, this position supports the Marketing & PR department in the following ways:

*   Responsible for the graphic design, illustration and layout of promotional materials for Brown/Trinity Rep MFA productions.
*   Graphic design and layout of flyers, brochures, advertising, e-cards and other promotional materials as needed.
*   Assist with special events as needed.
*   Provide general administrative support for the marketing and PR department (copying, filing, mail coordination, meeting minutes, messenger work).
*   The candidate must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and have good working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Microsoft Office.
*   In addition to graphic design duties, all interns support other departments of the theater based on their skills and interests.

About the Program
Trinity Repertory Company offers recent college graduates the opportunity to receive intensive professional training in theater production and administration through its internship program. (As these are highly competitive positions, applying early is strongly encouraged).

Internships are seasonal full-time positions (approximately August-May), and interns are treated as members of the theater staff, with all the same responsibilities and expectations. Trinity Rep provides interns with a $50/week stipend and housing (furnished apartments with basic utilities). There may also be opportunities for interns to earn a small amount of overhire income at the theater. Throughout the season, Trinity Rep sponsors an informal seminar series for the interns to meet staff members from all departments of the theater. These are opportunities for interns to make valuable contacts and learn more about the diversity of career paths open to them.

How to Apply
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•        To be considered for the full-season internship, you must submit the following:

o  A Completed Internship Application Form: http://www.trinityrep.com/education/interns

o  Professional Resume

o  Cover Letter

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Address your materials to: Jordan Butterfield, Education Programs Manager, 201 Washington Street, Providence RI 02903. Please send your materials early, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Depending on the department, someone may contact you for references or a writing sample. Thank you for your interest in interning at Trinity Repertory Company.

Organization: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Location: Blackstone Valley Polar Express, One Depot Square, Woonsocket, RI
Salary: $750-$1500
Start Date: November 24 – December 22, 2013.
Part Time
Temporary

Job Description
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Entertainers needed for the Blackstone Valley Polar Express Train trip on the Providence and Worcester Railroad.
12 weekend dates from November to December, 2013. Family entertainment. Looking for people with enthusiasm and energy who love Christmas and The Polar Express! Compensation. Must be 18 years old to apply. www.blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com.

How to Apply
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Email bio and photo if available to donna@tourblackstone.com.

Location: 270 Westminster St.
Salary: N.A.
Start Date:
Summer
unspecified

Job Description
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FirstWorks has a summer internship position for a student to work in the areas of marketing and institutional advancement which will provide hands-on experience in core areas of event and program operations.  Both graduate level and qualified under-graduate students may apply.  We are seeking interns who are available from 15 to 20 hours a week. Duties include assisting with marketing campaigns, social media database management and in the field activities related to our major programs for the 2013-14 season and myriad community partners.  The intern will be working with Managing Director, Peter Bramante and other members of the FirstWorks staff.
PROFILE
Profile -
FirstWorks presents world-class performing arts and arts learning programs in venues throughout Providence and Rhode Island that build the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our local community.  Internationally recognized artists connect with new audiences at performances and engagement activities (artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, and more) in Providence while also engaging with students on-site through arts learning programs in under-resourced schools across Rhode Island.
PROFILE
FirstWorks presents world-class performing arts and arts learning programs in venues throughout Providence and Rhode Island that build the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our local community.  Internationally recognized artists connect with new audiences at performances and engagement activities (artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, and more) in Providence while also engaging with students on-site through arts learning programs in under-resourced schools across Rhode Island.

How to Apply
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send resume and letter of interest to Annette Robinson, Annette@first-works.org

Location: Providence, RI
Salary:
Start Date: immediate
Part Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Providence CityArts for Youth seeks a part-time Development Associate who will be responsible for helping to implement strategic initiatives that support Providence CityArts for Youth, including data and information management, development planning, communications/marketing, fundraising, grantwriting, grant reporting, and stewardship of donors.  This entry level position will report directly to the Executive Director to best identify and implement development strategies suitable for the cultivation of the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to:
• Donor data management: Identify, document, and maintain CityArts donor records in GiftWorks.
• Promote donor stewardship through timely, accurate, and meaningful gift acknowledgment.
• Program-related data: Work with Program staff to identify and document program data relevant to development initiatives
• Work with Executive Director and staff to secure funds through donor cultivation, events, grant research, writing and reporting.
• Plan, prepare, and distribute promotional materials and social media with assistance from program staff and Executive Director.

Required Skills and Experience
• Experience with general non -profit development
• Strong connection to Rhode Island’s art community and comfort in building social networks
• Disciplined strategic thinker, attention to detail and independent project management skills
• Deadline driven , attention to details and schedules.
• Computer skills: database management, social media, Adobe Creative Suite, Word, Excel
• Humor, flexibility, creativity, grace under pressure, and energy for challenges are musts
• Some knowledge of youth development, education, and social justice issues preferred

How to Apply
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Send inquiries, cover letter and resume to betty@providencecityarts.org by ¬¬¬¬¬May 31, 2013 for consideration.  No Calls, please. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Organization: Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth
Location: 891 Broad St, Providence RI 02907
Salary:
Start Date: June 25 to August 15, 2013
Full Time
Temporary

Job Description
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Share your love for the arts! Teach urban youth! Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth seeks volunteer teaching artists to join our AmeriCorps Expanded Day Teaching Artist Project (EDTAP) team. Through artist residencies in sites that offer free summer programs to under-served urban youth ages 5 to 14, teaching artists increase students’ problem-solving and creative skills so that they have a means of self-expression and empowerment.
Each teaching artist will be assigned to a multi-person team that develops and leads their own creative arts curriculum, focusing on visual arts, dance, music, creative writing and/or theater. Summer teaching artists will be assigned to one or two recreation sites where, based on their prior experience with teaching and youth, they will be leading arts workshops and assisting with other aspects of programming, such games, field trips and lunch duty.
The AmeriCorps EDTAP program offers members an opportunity to not only strengthen their curriculum development and classroom management skills, but also deepen problem solving and leadership abilities. One week of intensive skill development training plus weekly feedback and reflection sessions will support the member’s professional growth as well as the success of their students’ experience. Team leaders with more teaching experience will also act as mentors to less experienced members.

AmeriCorps EDTAP Teaching Artists need to:
- Volunteer full-time from June 25 to August 15 to complete 300 hours of service
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma
- Complete a federal and state criminal background check
- Have a strong interest and passion for the arts and for sharing their passion with youth
- Have reliable transportation to their service site(s)
- Have completed college or high school courses in art (visual arts, music, dance and/or theater)
- Have some experience teaching or tutoring in a community or school setting
The ability to speak Spanish is a plus, since many youth are from Spanish-speaking families.

AmeriCorps Summer Teaching Artists will receive an education award of $1,175 at the completion of 300 hours of service, to go toward paying back qualified student loans or higher education. For volunteers 55 years of age or older, awards are transferable to children, foster children and grandchildren.
How to Apply
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To apply online for this opportunity, and for details about AmeriCorps service and terms of commitment, visit www.americorps.gov. For more information about ¡CityArts!, visit us at www.providencecityarts.org or facebook.com/PVDCityArts. For questions about our summer Minimum Time AmeriCorps program, email Jenn Bratovich at jenn@providencecityarts.org

Organization: TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts
Location: Providence: West End
Salary:
Start Date: August 1
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Math Teacher, History Teacher, ESL Teacher, World Language(s) Teacher, Theatre Artist in Residence, Music Artist in Residence

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts is an academically-rigorous, arts-integrated public charter school that provides pre-professional training in the arts and college-prep academic courses. Located in the West End of Providence RI, we serve a diverse population of students in grades 7-12 in a small school environment. At TAPA, it is our mission to work in partnership with parents and the Providence community to cultivate artist-scholars who are prepared for collegiate and professional success and leadership in a global society.

At TAPA, students are taught utilizing an arts-integrated, Common-Core-Standards-based curriculum, where the arts are deeply embedded into the core of interdisciplinary learning. TAPA prepares students to successfully meet or exceed Rhode Island’s graduation requirements, and perform at (or above) grade level on all state and local assessments. In addition to robust daily arts classes, the TAPA school day also includes an extended schedule that features both 2-hour block classes and a focused remediation/enrichment time. TAPA meets each student’s individual academic needs using assessment data and continuous feedback, while providing  clear academic, social and artistic expectations. At its core, TAPA is a student-centered caring community that fosters leadership, intellect, self confidence and responsibility.

ABOUT THE POSITIONS
TAPA is utilizing a gradual enrollment process. We will have 136 students in grades 7-10 during the 2013/2014 SY.  We will add an additional seventh grade class each year until we reach 204 students grades 7-12. Due to our small size, TAPA’s teaching corps is a tight-knit group of 8 artistic and pedagogical experts.
At TAPA, academic classes are taught through a hands-on, arts-integrated approach that aligns with the Common Core Standards. Students attend classes on a block schedule, spending 1 hour in every academic class every day.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Rhode Island Teaching Certification
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of content area
• Proven interest and/or involvement in the Arts
• Ability to integrate curriculum within and between the subject areas
• Proven ability to gather and utilize both formative and summative assessments to create individualized learning plans to ensure students’ success on State and Local assessments
• Ability to work as an integral member of a Professional Learning Community
• Flexibility and creativity needed in a “start-up” environment
• Commitment to Urban Education
• Knowledge of planning for a Block Schedule and utilizing a student centered approach to teaching and learning
• Proven ability to form working partnerships with parents and community members
• Knowledge of modifying curriculum for English Language Learners
• Experience utilizing current technology to enhance curriculum and streamline the learning process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working in an urban environment
• Understanding of cognitive pluralism and multiple intelligences
• Knowledge of using iPads in an educational setting
• Knowledge and participation in the Rhode Island Arts community.
• Experience in an urban school setting
• Understanding of the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support model

Minority candidates encouraged to apply. TAPA: Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply
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http://www.tapaprovidence.org/employment.html

Job Description
Background: The Community String Project (CSP) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization with the goal of serving all youth in the East Bay area, regardless of income, through an innovative, after school music program centered on string instruments. In addition to the value of learning how to play an instrument (which has been shown to increase academic performance), students also benefit from being involved in a supportive activity that assists with dropout prevention, fosters community engagement, and increases self-esteem.
Position Available: The Community String Project seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Executive Director to advance the mission and agenda of the organization. As CSP expands, the current part-time position is anticipated to grow into full time.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director serves as the chief operating officer of the Community String Project, working with and reporting to the Board of Trustees. He/she will serve as the face of the organization, acting as a liaison between the organization and external stakeholders. The Executive Director directs and administers all programs, operations and policies and supervises the organization’s Educational Consultant and volunteers.
Primary areas of responsibility include:
 Strategic Planning: Contributes to the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan and Fund Development Plan supporting the mission and advancement of the organization; the cultivation of long-term strategic partnerships and/ or donor relationships and advancement of all organizational values as set forth by the Board of Trustees.
 Non-Profit Financial Management: Together with the Board, develops and manages an annual budget; oversees budget tracking and fund development; serves as lead in all aspects of grants administration; seeks out alternative revenue streams including potential grants, new organizational/institutional partners and donors.
 Operations: Leads all aspects of operations including but not limited to office administration; Human Resources management; asset and inventory management; website management; and communications, including quarterly newsletters and electronic and /or postal dissemination of CSP materials and/or information as needed. Promotes and adheres to the organization’s Policies and Procedures as set forth by the Board of Trustees.
 Governance: Attends all meetings of the Board of Trustees; provides scheduled written reports to the Board on operations and activities to include: financial reports, public relations, and program development. Advises Board of Trustees of significant problems/issues affecting operations and plan and proposes actions to address those problems whenever possible.
 Community Relations: Develops effective relationships within the community and region, working to ensure CSP outreach and engagement in the community-at-large, as well as recognition by and for the constituency that CSP serves.
Desired Experience/Qualifications:
 College graduate with at least 5 years non-profit management experience, with demonstrated success in fund development.

Location: Barrington
Hours: flexible
Salary: per-project compensation
Start Date: July 2013
Temporary position

ACT @ St. Andrew’s (ACTSA) is a premier children’s theater and education program for children ages 5-18. Please read more about our organization on our website and Facebook pages.

www.standrews-ri.org

Facebook: ACT@ St Andrews

ACT @ St. Andrew’s (ACTSA) is currently seeking to employ experienced costumers for its youth and children’s theatre program during July and August with opportunity to work on yearly productions.

Costume Designer will be required to create costumes for small presentations for weekly camp sessions. Summer Sessions run 1-2 weeks for half and full days (depending on age group and level). Costumer will be required to work directly with teaching staff and children, creating on-site part-time as well as being present backstage for final shows.

Hours per week are flexible. This is an independent contractor position.

Candidates are required to have

Costuming & makeup experience
appreciation and field experience with children and theater arts education
a comfort and openness working with ages 5-11
reliability, maturity, flexibility
ability to work independently
ability to work within concentrated timeframe and meet deadlines

Please submit cover letter, resume and sample photos to:

Lisa Abbatomarco – Executive Director & Outreach Program Administrator

63 Federal Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

401. 246.1230  ext. 3063

labbatomarco@standrews-ri.org

Organization: Riverzedge Arts
Location: Woonsocket, RI
Salary: Stipend – about $875 per month
Start Date: June 13, 2013
Summer
Temporary

Job Description
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2 Summer Associate VISTA volunteers will support Summer of Art & Service programs at Riverzedge Arts in Woonsocket, RI, serving 150 youth. Summer programs combine STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) learning activities with large-scale art and ecology projects to create highly engaging and interesting fun for all.  Riverzedge summer programs include: the Summer Bridge Freshman Art & Design Academy, a 21st CCLC program for incoming freshman to receive high school credit by assisting in the completion of a mural at Woonsocket High School; Summer Expanded Learning Opportunities for students who wish to complete a hands-on project for a high school credit in a subject area of their choosing; Summer of Arts & Service Jobs at the Riverzedge studios, a workforce development and academic enrichment program centered on the completion of large-scale public art projects; Websites, Widgets and Work, which will engage teens in a summer program focused on information t
echnology skills building in web design and development, and Summer Learning in the City, a program in partnership with NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, that will engage 80 youth in summer enrichment.

How to Apply
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All interested applicants must register and apply on the americorps.gov website and email resume and cover letter to Catherine Hood, Volunteer & Special Projects Coordinator at catherine@riverzedgearts.org.

Title of Position:         Marketing Assistant

Classification:             Part-time/20 hours

Reports To:                 Executive Director

Salary:                         $12.00/hr

Position Description:

Assists in all aspects of marketing operations, including support, development, and distribution of marketing and sales materials. The best candidates should possess strong proper grammar usage, proofreading abilities, copyrighting skills, be detail and deadline oriented, and a team player, along with being creative and proactive. Minimally would have experience in marketing and media, associates in business administration, marketing or other applicable areas.

Essential Job Duties:

As Marketing Assistant this individual will provide support to TIMM Marketing. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the implementation of TIMM marketing programs through social media, magazine advertising, direct mail, event shows, sales manuals, websites, etc.
Copywriting of press releases, ad copy, promotional flyers, etc.
Proofreading all Marketing Material.
Maintain schedules, deadlines, appointments for Marketing Program.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Excellent telephone etiquette.
Handle requests for sample program literature and curricula.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete on a timely basis
Communicate effectively with staff and external support vendors
Assist in the management and update of website and social media
Organize marketing materials and information for marketing meetings
Assist in keeping marketing materials and information for marketing meetings
Assist in keeping marketing materials current in paper and electronic form to ensure thorough and accurate information. Correct information, change photography when necessary.
Assist with marketing of book sales, request-a-print, and other revenue generators
Maintain advertising files- correspondences, press releases, newspaper & magazine advertising, etc.
Establish a user-friendly hierarchy on computer enabling others to recover or locate all needed information.
Organize market research
Write public relations including articles, presentations, brochures, press releases, organization newsletter, event announcements, trade show passes, thank you letters, etc.
Arrange promotional events
Assess results of campaigns
Establish blog
Quarterly survey
Arrange catered events for donors, sponsors and staff events
Photograph events

Successful candidates should possess:

Marketing and media experience
Strong proofreading, grammar, and copyrighting skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong project management skills
Strong appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on deadline
Professional level organization
Preferably a working knowledge of graphing and printing programs and print media operations
Preferable knowledge in any of the following: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Corel Paintshop, Corel Videostudio and other marketing and media software
Preferable ability to update website, facebook, twitter, linkin, pinterest, youtube, etc.

Send Resume & 2 letters of reference to:

Tomaquag Museum

Attn: Personnel

390 A Summit Road

Exeter, RI 02822

or via email to:

Lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.com

Subject: Personnel

Deadline April 26, 2013

SharePoint / Web Administrator
Organization: RISD
Location: Providence, RI
Salary:
Start Date:
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), the country’s preeminent art and design school, located in historic Providence, RI, is seeking a SharePoint / Web Administrator to join its Office of Information Technology.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Systems & Services, the SharePoint / Web Administrator is responsible for the design, customization, and implementation of the RISD SharePoint environment (i.e. Datatel Active Campus Portal) and other ancillary services.  Monitor and tune the RISD SharePoint environment to ensure high availability, reliable, secure and at optimum performance in both public and private SharePoint services. Provide web administration and infrastructure support for other OIT driven Web Services, such as Datatel Web Advisor and User Interface.

Qualifications:
•    BS degree in Computer Science.
•    5 – 7 years of related experience.
•    Requires broad and up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 including design, layout and maintenance of SharePoint sites, security, web parts, custom lists, graphics, templates and master page galleries.
•    Windows Server and SQL Server technology required.
•    Demonstrated understanding of underlying web technologies such a Microsoft IIS 7 and supporting services, Java, and Java Servlets.
•    Experience with Datatel Active Portal, Web Advisor, Microsoft Silverlight a plus.
•    Experience installing and maintaining a MOSS 2007 server farm, experience with MS SQL 2000, 2005, and 2008 required.
•    Strong troubleshooting skills and research capabilities.
Server/SQL 2008 and 64bit a plus. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing and routed protocols a plus. Development of custom web parts a plus.
How to Apply
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information about RISD and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs.

RISD is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Administrative Coordinator, Intercultural Student Engagement |
RISD

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator,
Intercultural Student Engagement
Organization:
RISD
Location: Providence, RI
Salary:

Start Date:
Full
Time
Permanent

Job
Description
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Rhode
Island School of Design (RISD), the country’s preeminent art and design school,
located in historic Providence, RI, is seeking Administrative Coordinator to
join its Intercultural Student Engagement
Department.

The Office of Intercultural Student
Engagement fosters a campus climate that acknowledges and addresses the spectrum
of human diversity.  The Office provides support to multicultural and
international student populations. The Administrative Coordinator provides
support for all office functions, which include responsibility for creating,
implementing, and maintaining administrative, budgetary, and communication
systems.  The Administrative Coordinator serves as a liaison and an initial
point of contact between the campus community and the Office of Intercultural
Student Engagement.

Qualifications:

•    High School Diploma required / college degree preferred;
supplemental business experience or exposure desired.
•    At
least two (2) years administrative support experience in a fast pace office;
typing and word processing proficiency; knowledge of PC computer software used
in office administration required.
•    Demonstrated ability to
monitor and track data and/or programming results, to gather and distill
information and to present findings.
•    Proven ability in
working with multicultural / diverse populations required.
•
Experience in working and supervising college students strongly preferred.

•    Bi-lingual ability
desired.

How to
Apply
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Candidates
who submit their applications by April 21, 2013 will be assured full
consideration.

For more information about RISD
and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs.

RISD
is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Division Assistant, Fine Arts
Organization:
RISD
Location: Providence, RI
Salary:

Start Date:
Part
Time
Permanent

Job
Description
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Rhode
Island School of Design (RISD), the country’s preeminent art and design school,
located in historic Providence, RI, is seeking a part-time (4 hours/day,
afternoons) Division Assistant to join its Fine Arts
Division.

The Division Assistant provides
various routine clerical/administrative support to the Division and its academic
departments. Serve as contact and respond to inquiries. Draft and edit
correspondence and documents; prepare reports, presentations, and charts;
process course tables and course related documents. Maintain paper and
electronic data files and records; contribute to the design and implementation
of improved administrative procedures as approved by the Division Administrative
Coordinator.

Qualifications: High school
diploma; supplemental business/secretarial training or equivalent combination of
education and experience is required. At least two years of administrative
experience in a dynamic office environment. Word processing ability and
knowledge of Mac software used in office administration is required, preferably
experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic mathematical
skills. Competency in composing and editing documents. Must be able to work
independently on own initiative, in a timely and responsible manner, and as a
team member.

How to
Apply
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Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.

For more information about RISD and to
APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs.

RISD
is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Studio amd is seeking skilled renderers and animators for upcoming national and international projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with both rigorous technical skills and keen artistic sensibilities who is looking for projects which routinely push those skills to the limit. We offer a relaxed environment that encourages ideas and artistic growth. Come work for a company that gives you a chance to take personal pride in what you create.

Candidates should be skilled in 3DStudio Max and Photoshop. Additional software knowledge, such as AutoCAD, Revit, After Effects, Premiere, and maxscript, is a plus.

http://studioamd.com/contact/careers/

Please send your resume and rendering samples (jpeg) or animation samples (links)
to Jon Kletzien at jkletzien@studioamd.com.